Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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